CRIME & SAFETY
2-Year-Old Found Wandering In Central PA Street: Police
The 2-year-old was found "walking near an alley" when someone brought into a local business in the 300 block of East Martin Avenue, as stated in the police release. The person waited with the toddler at the business until the police arrived at 10:19 a.m. on April 21, according to the release.
Police: Cumberland County woman dragged body of overdose victim out of her apartment
ENOLA, Pa. — Police have charged a Cumberland County woman with abuse of a corpse and other offenses after she allegedly dragged the body of a man who died of a drug overdose in her apartment into the hallway and left it there. Jaqueline Tirado, 57, of Enola, was...
Chambersburg police searching for stolen king size mattress
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Chambersburg police are investigating after they say a package was stolen from the 100 block of Cheree Drive on March 8th. According to police, the package was a king size gel mattress that was packed in a cardboard box. Anyone that has information regarding...
Van bursts into flames in Franklin County
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — A van burst into flames in Franklin County Friday afternoon. Fire crews were called to the 1100 block of Sheller Avenue in Chambersburg Borough at 1:08 p.m. EMS was also called. According to Franklin County dispatch, the van was fully involved. Firefighters have put out the...
Shippensburg man accused of trespassing on farm with gun, evading cops denied bail
A Shippensburg man was denied bail after he was arrested following a foot pursuit for allegedly trespassing and threatening the property owner with a gun. William P. Adkins, 49, is charged with two felony counts of criminal trespass and burglary, and misdemeanor counts of simple assault, terroristic threats, evading arrest on foot, disorderly conduct, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to court records.
Report: Vehicle crash on Chambersburg Road in Franklin Township
CASHTOWN, Pa. — A vehicle crash was reported at the intersection of Chambersburg Road and High Street in Franklin Township around 5:30 p.m. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. No injuries or road closures were reported. For live traffic updates, click here. Crews have responded to the...
Man accused of leaving antisemitic note at Jewish center in Carlisle
CARLISLE, Pa. — Carlisle police have made an arrest after they said a man left an antisemitic note at the Asbell Center for Jewish Life at Dickinson College. Ronald Bates is charged with ethnic intimidation, harassment and disorderly conduct, according to police. Dickinson College released the following statement:. "We...
Thieves steal wallet, use credit card
Selinsgrove, Pa. — Two people were charged for allegedly stealing a woman's wallet and then using her credit card at a gas station. Jessica Lynn Kemper, 53, and Charles Francis Kemper, 62, both of Selinsgrove, received theft charges after they allegedly took the wallet from a location at North Susquehanna Trail in Monroe Township. Trp. Samuel Kuhns II of state police at Selinsgrove says the victim discovered the morning of...
Pennsylvania State Police Looking For Suspect In Retail Theft
(Photos courtesy of Pennsylvania State Police) Chambersburg, Pa. (BW)- Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the suspect involved in a retail theft in Chambersburg. On April 8, an adult male left the Walmart at 1730 Lincoln Way E with over $400 worth...
Cumberland County Police Seek Two Suspects in Credit Card Theft Case
Lower Allen Township Police are seeking two suspects involved in the unauthorized use of a stolen credit card, spending over $2,000 in purchases. Police responded to a report at a Camp Hill Trader Joe’s at 2:10 p.m. where a woman reported her wallet stolen while shopping at the grocery store.
Man Arrested for Domestic Assault and Threats After Allegedly Striking Victim with Car
Anthony Owens was arrested on April 28, facing charges including strangulation, terroristic threats, simple assault, and harassment following a reported domestic incident. Police were called to Abraxas Leadership Development Program on April 27, where Owens allegedly struck the victim multiple times before dropping her off at work and hitting her with his car.
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